This news story about a woman who got too close to grizzly bears in Yellowstone National Park is based on an October 7, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. A story that was widely reported on various media channels over the summer has now come to a conclusion….
Signal Mountain wild game chili recipe inspired by: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming I can’t think of many things that are more enjoyable than indulging in a hearty meal after a long hike in the mountains, especially when it’s cold outside. And one of the most belly-filling, soul-warming meals is this Signal Mountain wild game…
This news story about fall colors in the Guadalupe Mountains is based on an October 6, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. Although Texas isn’t particularly known for its dashing fall foliage, there are certain places in the state where you can enjoy some beautiful autumn scenery. One…
This news story about a second thermal burns incident in Yellowstone National Park is based on an October 5, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. After a 19-year-old woman from Rhode Island got severely burned at Old Faithful on September 16, another young woman, 20 years old and…
When the United States government created Yellowstone National Park in 1872, it kickstarted a global movement to protect and preserve natural places as national treasures. Exactly a century later, during the Nixon administration in 1972, the United States was the driving force behind the World Heritage Convention. It was also the first country to sign…
This news story about a black bear attack on the Blue Ridge Parkway is based on a September 30, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. On Wednesday, September 29, a black bear attack occurred on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. The incident, which involved a couple…
Featured Outdoor Diversity Organization: Greening Youth Foundation For the month of October, we here at The National Parks Experience, along with several other national park bloggers and podcasters, are highlighting the work of the Greening Youth Foundation (GYF). This is part of our commitment to showcase organizations that work to create more inclusive public lands…
This news story about three wolves killed during the first week of the hunting season in Montana is based on a September 27, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. In only the first week of the wolf hunting season in Montana, three Yellowstone wolves were killed. The wolves…
A long and narrow park along the crest and slopes of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park is home to dense forests, rocky summits, lots of wildlife and panoramic vistas of endlessly rolling mountains. There are scenic views in Shenandoah National Park literally all across the park. Although there’s a significant area of…
There’s more than one reason that Yellowstone National Park is such an extremely popular destination. The unique range of features of Yellowstone National Park attracts millions of visitors each year, both Americans and travelers from abroad. If you’re visiting the world’s first national park for the first time, below are the main features of Yellowstone…
This news story about the discovery of oldest known human footprints in North America at White Sands National Park was adapted from a September 23, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. After the world’s longest fossilized human tracks were discovered at White Sands in 2017-2018, the park now…
Located in a remote coastal area of southern Alaska, Katmai National Park is a haven for brown bears. It is quite possibly the most amazing place in the world to see these big bruins. In late-summer, dozens of bears gather at the falls of the Brooks River to gorge on migrating salmon, reaching its climax…
This news story about a solo backpacker who was rescued in Olympic National Park was adapted from a September 20, 2021, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. A backpacker, who had been missing for a week, was rescued in Olympic National Park on Sunday evening, September 19, 2021. After…
After a one-year hiatus in 2020, the Denali National Park Kennels’ live Puppy Cam is back online. Denali didn’t have a litter of sled dog puppies in 2020, but now, you can watch this year’s eight puppies live, as they play, eat, learn and grow up. Watch Denali Sled Dog Puppies Play, Learn and Grow…